I once told a therapist that I felt like my lack of confidence in my own abilities was holding me back. He told me that I couldn’t have confidence in my abilities until I achieved something. Despite the fact that I thought that therapist was full of it, I still bought into that BS he fed me […]
Inspiration Is Either Awesome or A Trap!!!!
Inspiration from the awesome support you get as part of the WordPress ecosystem is either an awesome motivator or a way to fall into the trap of jealousy. It’s your choice. Personally, I’ll admit at times I catch myself choosing wrong.
The GPL, Partnerships & Paying It In All Directions!!!!
Earlier this week my company CalderaWP announced a new partner that was made possible by the GPL, but goes beyond what the GPL requires. The GPL fosters community. It does not make community. Our community is based on how we use those freedoms and nurture our relationships.
Recovering Scratch Files In phpStorm!!!!
Until recently, I was under the mistaken impression that once you closed a scratch file in phpStorm it was lost for ever. Turns out I was wrong. WOO!
Extending The WordPress REST API!!!!
The WordPress REST API is more then the default routes, its a highly extensible tool for creating APIs. Learn how to extend it and make it fit your own needs.
Why The WordPress REST API Must Be In Core!!!!
The WordPress REST API’s inclusion in core “sometime in 2015,” something everyone is excited about, has until this week and everyone couldn’t wait. Now that’s not so certain. But it’s a feature we need in WordPress, and it’s ready. To waste this opportunity now would be a huge mistake.
Access Control Headers For The WordPress REST API!!!!
Working with access control headers and other global headers for the WordPress REST API.
Making Your WordPress Tutorials Awesome!!!!
Some thoughts on how I strive to write compelling stories about how my readers are going to learn new things about using WordPress to meet their goals.
Forget The #wpdrama, Y’all Are Awesome!!!!
I’m proud to be a part of this community, even when things are not so shiny. Despite all the #wpdrama as of late, let’s not forget how awesome ya’ll are.
Read The Source Luke!!!!
WordPress is a free software, and those freedoms are partially about providing the ability to learn from the software. Reading the source will provide you with an understanding of your software, and a learning experience that no documentation can provide.